News Anchor

Rashtrix; Kolkata District; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Rashtrix, a multilingual, digital-first news network launching in 2026, seeks a News Anchor for the Greater Kolkata Area. You will present live bulletins across TV, web, and streaming, prepare scripts, review copy, and conduct live interviews and debates with balance and credibility.

Ideal candidates have strong reporting and news writing, on-air presenting skills, newsroom workflow familiarity, and fluency in English and Bengali.

Qualifications

• Strong reporting and news writing skills with ability to verify facts and craft clear scripts.
• Confident on-air delivery with calm under live conditions and breaking news.
• Familiarity with newsroom workflows, editorial standards, and ethical guidelines.
• Excellent communication in English and at least one regional language (Bengali).
• Willingness to work early mornings, late evenings, weekends, and holidays as news demands.
• Bachelor-level degree or equivalent newsroom experience.

Responsibilities

• Present live news bulletins across television, web, and streaming platforms.
• Prepare scripts and review copy for accuracy and balance.
• Coordinate with reporters and producers; conduct live interviews and debates.
• Research current events and deliver stories with clarity and credibility.
• Collaborate with editorial, reporting, and technical teams to ensure timely coverage.

Skills

News writing

On-air delivery

Broadcast journalism

Interviews

English & Bengali fluency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Journalism/Mass Communication/Media Studies

Tools

Digital tools

Social media platforms

Job description

Company Description

Rashtrix is a multilingual, digital-first news network delivering 24x7 live coverage across Bengal, India, and global news through app, web, and streaming platforms. As part of Middleton Media Works Pvt Ltd from the Middleton Group, Rashtrix is designed for the modern media ecosystem and evolving audience habits. The network combines live broadcasting, ground reporting, explainers, debates, and real-time updates in multiple languages to reach viewers across devices and geographies. With its launch planned for June 2026, Rashtrix offers opportunities to be part of the founding team shaping a new, technology-driven news brand. Team members will work in a dynamic environment focused on innovation, journalistic integrity, and audience engagement.

Role Description

The News Anchor will be responsible for presenting live news bulletins, breaking news, and special segments to audiences across television, web, and streaming platforms. Day-to-day activities include preparing scripts, reviewing news copy, coordinating with reporters and producers, and conducting live interviews, debates, and explainers. The role involves researching current events, understanding regional, national, and international stories, and delivering them with clarity, balance, and credibility. The News Anchor will collaborate closely with the editorial, reporting, and technical teams to ensure accurate and timely coverage, while maintaining composure and professionalism on air. This is a full-time, on-site role based in the Greater Kolkata Area.

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess strong reporting and news writing skills, with the ability to research, verify facts, and create clear, concise, and engaging scripts.
• Candidates should possess broadcasting and presenter skills, including confident on-air delivery, clear diction, and the ability to handle live situations and breaking news.
• Candidates should possess broadcast journalism skills, including familiarity with newsroom workflows, editorial standards, and ethical guidelines.
• Excellent communication skills in English and at least one regional language (such as Bengali), with strong interpersonal skills for interviews and panel discussions.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, including early morning, late evening, weekend, and holiday shifts as news demands.
• Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Mass Communication, Media Studies, or a related field; equivalent professional experience in a newsroom or on-air role is also valued.
• Comfort with digital tools, social media platforms, and multi-platform news distribution; prior experience in digital or streaming news is an advantage.
• Demonstrated commitment to impartial, fact-based reporting and adherence to legal, regulatory, and ethical standards in news media.